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Amazon: Hachette dispute may not be solved quicklyAmazon聽and Hachette are reportedly at odds over terms for e-book prices, at a time when聽Amazon聽is in a position of strength and vulnerability.
'The Vacationers' takes a wry look at flawed but well-meaning characters'Vacationers' follows two families who bring their various problems on a trip to Mallorca.
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Amazon releases statement on Hachette disputeAmazon said of its delays on and lack of availability of Hachette titles, 'Unfortunately, despite much work from both sides, we have been unable to reach mutually-acceptable agreement on terms.... we are not optimistic that this will be resolved soon.'
Maya Angelou: 5 ways she will be rememberedMaya Angelou succeeded in many mediums during her lifetime. Here are a few of the many ways the world will recall her legacy.
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Maya Angelou, acclaimed writer, diesAngelou was honored in almost every medium imaginable during her life.
Hillary Clinton's memoir excerpt: What can we learn from it?A second preview of Clinton's book 'Hard Choices' was recently released and the excerpt details her 'partnership and friendship' with President Obama and her wish to 'revisit certain choices.'
'The Long Shadow' explores the ways in which World War I lives onHistorian David Reynolds ably depicts the Great War's impact on every decade since.
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Kiss band member Paul Stanley discusses his new autobiography'I wanted [my children] to have a document of what I had done and I also realized that my life could be inspirational to other people,' Stanley said of his decision to write the book.
Children's nonfiction is increasing in popularity, say authorsIn a panel, writers such as 'Locomotive' author Brian Floca discussed the surge in popularity of nonfiction illustrated books for children, which could be influenced by the nonfiction emphasis in the new Common Core standards.
Cassandra Clare concludes her 'Mortal Instruments' series with 'City of Heavenly Fire''Fire' was released on May 27.
'John Quincy Adams': often forgotten yet highly distinguishedFred Kaplan's biography of the sixth US president should be required reading inside the Beltway.
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What's the best way to bring young people back to reading?This writer's college-age daughter is reading much less than she used to. Is there a good way to convince teens of the value of reading without lecturing them?
'A Few Seconds of Radiant Filmstrip' captures the tension, suspense of seventh-gradeIn this darkly comic memoir, Brockmeier renders his unhappy childhood with startling precision and insight.
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Philip Roth (despite retirement) will appear on 'The Colbert Report'Two years ago Roth announced that he was giving up public life, but he has now decided to appear on 'The Colbert Report' as part of Stephen Colbert's book club.
Amazon takes 'buy' buttons off upcoming Hachette titlesCustomers must now choose to be notified via e-mail when upcoming Hachette titles like 'The Silkworm' by Robert Galbraith (also known as J.K. Rowling) become available.
